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The green flesh kiwi is an egg-sized berry with a brown, furry skin and green flesh. It is also known as Chinese gooseberry. Its flavor resembles berries and melons. Although native to China, they are grown in other parts of the world, especially New Zealand. The gold flesh kiwi is another variety, very similar to the green, but with a smoother outer skin that covers a golden orange inner flesh. To check for ripeness, press with a fingertip and the fruit should yield when gentle pressure is applied. Kiwi can be stored in the refrigerator and will continue to ripen. They should be peeled before eating.

Baby kiwi is a cousin to the kiwi and when cut open it is very similar. The baby kiwi has a smooth edible green skin and a much sweeter flavor. They have a limited season and a short shelf-life of 7 to 14 days from harvest.

Kiwi

Baby Kiwi

USDA Nutrition Facts

CAMPBELL Soup Company, V8 SPLASH Juice Drinks, Strawberry Kiwi (USDA#14618)

Serving Size 1 serving 8 oz

Calories 29

Protein 0g

Total Fat 0g

Total Carbohydrates 7g

Sugars 7g

Potassium 14mg

Sodium 21mg

CAMPBELL Soup Company, V8 SPLASH Juice Drinks, Diet Strawberry Kiwi (USDA#14609)

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 4

Protein 0g

Total Fat 0g

Total Carbohydrates 1g

Sugars 0g

Potassium 15mg

Sodium 13mg

Kiwi fruit, (chinese gooseberries), fresh, raw (USDA#09148)

Serving Size 1 cup

Calories 61

Protein 1g

Total Fat 0g

Total Carbohydrates 14g

Dietary Fiber 3g

Sugars 8g

Potassium 312mg

Sodium 3mg

Cholesterol 0mg

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Baby Kiwi

This fruit is a cousin to the more well known regular kiwi. It is much smaller in size, similar to a large grape or olive, but when cut open it looks like a regular kiwi. It has a ...